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20 Thursday, September 3, 2009 2009 Football Preview
The Hutchinson News
BELLE PLAINE DRAGONS
Coach: Brian Seba (1st year).
League: Central Plains.
2008 record: 0-9.
Top returners: Adin Siemers (5-10, 150, Sr.,
DB); Cody Harris (5-8, 165, Sr., QB); Brandon
Turney (6-0, 215, Jr., OL).
Others to watch: Justin Hampton (6-0, 180, Jr.,
RB); Derek Balzer (6-1, 180, Jr.,OL).
Outlook: The Dragons were winless last year
and scored just four touchdowns all season, but
do return 16 starters.
BLUESTEM LIONS
Coach: George Stewart (2nd year, 1-8).
League: Central Plains.
2008 record: 1-8.
Top returners: Ethan Haworth (5-9, 215, Sr.,
L); Dakota Barnhart, 5-10, 175, Sr., RB-LB);
Daniel Carter, 5-9, 160, WR; Cody Roberts (5-10,
165, Sr., RB-DB); Alan Muckenthaler (6-3, 185,
Jr., L).
Outlook: The Lions ended the longest losing
streak in Kansas prep history – 69 in a row –
before defeating Belle Plaine during the third
week of the season. BHS has five offense and
four defensive starters returning.
CIMARRON BLUEJAYS
Coach: Doug Minneman (2nd year, 1-8).
League: Hi-Plains.
2008 record: 1-8.
Top returners: Ryan Bryant (165, Sr., RB);
Eric Flores (Sr., 175, RB); Tyler Siek (155, So.,
QB); John Shaughnessy (165, Sr., G); Matt
Wehkamp (195, Sr., G); Tyler White, 225, Jr., T).
Others to watch: Nate Baublitz, (185, Jr.,
RB); Charles Blattner (190, Sr., C-LB); Travis
Sharp (235, Sr., T)..
Outlook: The Bluejays will seek to improve
on last year’s one-win season with 13 starters
returning and .will look to use their quickiness to
overcome a lack of size.
CONWAY SPRINGS
CARDINALS
Coach: Matt Biehler (1st year).
League:Central Plains.
2008 record: 12-2.
Top returners: Caleb Brill (5-9, 160, Sr., QB-
DB); Austin Pauly (5-10, 150, Jr., WR-FS); Nick
Pauly (5-10, 190, Jr., SE); Clint Vancuren (6-0,
210, Jr., L); Mason Pauly (5-10, 210, Jr., OG-DT);
Kayl Barkley (6-1, 215, Jr., TE); Konner Fitts (6-
0, 175, Sr., LB); John Doffing (5-10, 170, Sr., LB).
Others to watch: Dakota Davis (5-6, 140, Sr.,
RB-DB); Daniel George (5-9, 170, Sr., C-DE);
Cody McCall (5-9, 175, Sr., OL-LB); Scott McCall
(5-10, 220, Sr., OL-DL); Tim Mercer (5-6, 135, Sr.,
RB-DB); Adam Schneck (5-8, 150, Sr., SE-DB);
Alec Worley (5-7, 160, Sr., RB-LB); Patrick
Crowell (6-3, 215, Sr., OL-DE); Tyler Martin (5-9,
140, Jr., QB-DB); Brian Doffing (5-11, 175, So.,
RB-LB); Matt Seiwert (6-1, 230, So., RBN-LB).
Outlook: The Cardinals won their sixth state
title in 11 years last season and return 11 starters
from that 12-2 team. Biehler starts his first year
as the program’s head coach.
DOUGLASS BULLDOGS
Coach:Brent Randolph (2nd year, 4-6).
League:Central Plains.
2008 record:4-6.
Top returners: Ryan Troxler (5-9, 175, Sr.,
QB-CB); Mike Fox (5-6, 175, Sr., RB-DT); Blake
Nachbor (6-4, 185, Sr., RB-FS); Blake Smith (6-2,
185, Sr., RB-LB); Josh Foland (6-0, 180, Sr., WR-
LB); Cody Huffman (6-2, 250, Sr., OL-DE);
James Sherwood (6-0, 200, Sr., C-DE).
Others to watch: Colt Castleberry (6-0, 190,
So., OG-LB); Payton Fraley (5-11, 165, So., WR-
CB).
Outlook: Things are looking up for the
Bulldogs, who return 16 starters from last year’s
team that came on strong at the end of the season.
The Bulldogs have experience and good
speed, but need depth on the interior lines.
ELLINWOOD EAGLES
Coach:Troy Marseline (1st year).
League: MCAA.
2008 record: 2-7.
Top returners: Not available.
Outlook: Not available.
ELLSWORTH BEARCATS
Coach: Ken Windholz (10th year, 28-55).
League:NCAA.
2008 record: 4-5.
Top returners: Ethan Choitz (200, Sr., OL-
LB); Ethan Finke (200, Sr., TE-LB); Trent Miley
(240, Sr., OL-DL); Jacob Froese, 195, So., RB-
LB).
Others to watch: Mark Hoffines (250, Sr.,
OL); Josh Hawks (150, Sr., DB); Clancy Smith
(170, Sr., DB).
Outlook: The Bearcats return 11 starters
from last year’s 4-5 team and will be bolstered
by a solid group of young and talented players.
GARDEN PLAIN OWLS
Coach:Todd Puetz (9th year, 90-13).
League:Central Plains.
2008 record:12-1.
Top returners: Daniel Youngers (6-1, 220, Sr.,
RB-DL); Seth Klausmeyer (6-0, 140, Sr., WR-
DB); Jake Becker (5-11, 170, Sr., WR-DB).
Others to watch: Thomas Bugner (6-0, 185,
Sr., QB-DB); Kurt Pauly (6-1, 190, RB-LB); Alex
May (5-11, 190, Sr., OL-LB); Blake Withrow (6-3,
190, Sr., WR-DB); Sage Thimmesch (5-10, 170,
Sr., RB-DL); Josh Landreth (5-10, 250, Sr., OL-
DL); Paul Hays (6-2, 245, Sr., OL-DL); Sage
Berry (5-10, 215, Sr., OL-DL).
Outlook: The Owls are expected to be one of
the top teams in 3A once again as they return 14
starters from a 12-1 team that reach the state
semifinals. GPHS returns 14 additional lettermen
and three all-league performers.
HALSTEAD DRAGONS
Coach: Marc Svaty (3rd year, 8-12).
League: MCAA.
2008 record: 6-5.
Top returners: Simon McKee (6-0, 155, Jr.,
QB); Cody Ratcliffe (5-9, 155, Sr., WR-DB);
Dakota Becker (5-10, 165, Jr., WR-DB); Ethan
Rodenberg (5-9, 150, Jr., RB-LB).
Others to watch: Garrison Gundy (6-1, 165, Jr.,
TE-DE); Peyton Wingert (5-7, 150, So., LB);
Matt Stovall (6-2, 230, Sr., OL).
Outlook: The Dragons will be looking to take
the next step up the playoff ladder after reaching
the second round of the 3A playoffs last season
and posting a 6-5 record. Eight starters
return and 14 total lettermen.
HILLSBORO TROJANS
Coach: Max Heinrichs (1st year).
League:MCAA.
2008 record:6-4.
Top returners: Jacob Fish (6-2, 150, Sr., QB-
DB); Jake Wiebe (5-9, 150, Jr., K-WR-DB); Ben
Bebermeyer (5-10, 160, Jr., WR-DB); Neal Kaiser
(6-5, 210, Sr., OL-DL); Taylor Hagen (6-1, 175, Sr.,
WR-LB).
Others to watch: Chance Reece (5-11, 180, So.,
RB-LB); Chris Couts (5-7, 155, Sr., RB-LB);
Daniel Dick (5-10, 140, Sr., WR-DB); Evan Just
(5-10, 170, Sr., OL-DE); Jacob Edwards (6-0, 155,
Sr., WR-DB); Jared King (6-0, 160, Sr., OL-DE);
Sam Bookless (6-2, 215, Sr., OL-DL).
Outlook: The Trojans will be looking for
another trip to the playoffs this season. Fish
threw for nine touchdowns last year, including
three against Conway Springs in the playoffs.
Hillsboro return six starters, three on each side
of the ball.
HOISINGTON CARDINALS
Coach:Lonnie Irvin (14th year, 67-52).
League:MCAA.
2008 record:7-3.
Top returners: Jacob Owen (6-3, 275, Sr., OL-
DL); Kreyton Demel (6-1, 210, Sr., TE-DE);
Corey Engstrom (5-9, 180, Sr., RB-LB); Zane
Sanders (5-10, 175, Sr., TE-LB).
Others to watch: Ryan Moore (6-0, 210, Sr.,
OL); Dustin Mater (6-1, 200, Sr., OL); Taylor
Bullard (6-2, 200, Sr., OL); Zach Higgins (5-9, 175,
Sr., QB); Jacob Basye (5-9, 215, Sr., DT);
Michael Richards (5-10, 165, Sr., FS); Ryan
Bieberle (5-8, 140, Jr., CB); Dustin Broeder (6-2,
190, Jr., LB).
Outlook: The Cardinals are expecting another
solid year with 16 returning starters and an addition
six letterman from a playoff team. The
offensive line will be the strength of the team
and could pave the way for a big year by the
offense.
HOLCOMB LONGHORNS
Coach: Jerry Johnson (4th year, 24-6).
League: H-Plains.
2008 record:8-2.
Top returners: Levi Koehn (6-0, 175, Sr., FB-
LB); Nathan Gonzales (5-8, 185, Sr., MLB); Trey
CLASS 3A CAPSULES Numbers game at
Central Christian
Delarosa (6-2, 200, Jr., WR); Leaton McClelland
(6-3, 220, Sr., OL).
Others to watch: Matt Pfeifer (5-9, 180, Sr.,
RB-CB); Logan Singhisen (6-2, 205, QB-FS);
Isaac Gonzales, 5-8, 150, Sr.(WR-CB); Andrew
Homer (6-1, 175, So., TE-DE); Dayton Crist (5-7,
210, Jr., OL-DL); Dylan Hawkins, 6-1, 180, So.
OL-DE); Jeff Perez (5-10, 200, OL-LB); Brian
Green (6-3, 300, Sr., C-DL).
Outlook: The Longhorns have good depth and
good overall size, but lack varsity experience
after losing 18 seniors from last year’s eight-win
team that reached the playoffs. Gonzales was a
stalwart on defense last year with 160 tackles
from his middle linebacker position.
LAKIN BRONCS
Coach:Kenny Waechter (5th year (24-15).
League:Hi-Plains.
2008 record:5-4.
Top returners: Zach Reed (6-1, 205, Sr., RB-
LB); Dylan Shalberg (6-3, 165, Sr., QB-LB);
Evan Holmes (5-8, 145, Sr.); Alex Saenez (5-10,
170, Sr.).
Outlook: This could be a transition year for
the Broncs as the LHS coaching staff has made
a number of position switches with players.
Reed and Shalberg were two-way starters last
year.
LYONS LIONS
Coach:Matt Sandbo (2nd year, 6-5).
League:MCAA.
2008 record:6-5.
Top returners: Jake Craig (5-11, 185, Sr., QB-
DB-K); Josh Voth (6-2, 215, Sr., OL-DL); Keith
Tucker (6-1, 175, Sr., OL-DE); Colten Deutsch (6-
1, 170, Sr., WR-DB).
Others to watch: Nick Loesch (6-0, 170, Sr.,
TE-LB); Nick Minix (5-8, 165, Sr., RB-LB);
Robert Biehler, 6-0, 165, Sr., RB-DE); James
Weston (6-2, 215, Jr., OL-DL); Kinsly Kroetsch (5-
11, 225, Jr., OL-DL); Michael Vincent (5-9, 150,
Jr., WR-DB); Tyler Carlson (6-1, 265, Jr., OL-
DL); Taylor Stonebraker (5-11, 150, Jr. WR-DB);
Seth Bowles (5-11, 200, Jr., OL-DL).
Outlook: Eleven starters return for the Lions,
including Craig, who had 1,601 yards passing and
777 yards rushing in 2008 while accounting for 26
touchdowns. He is also an all-state kicker. Voth
and Tucker also started on both sides of the ball
and will anchor the offensive and defensive
lines. Craig and Deutsch will anchor what is
expected to be a solid secodary.
MARION WARRIORS
Coach: Grant Thierolf (23rd year, 128-73).
League: MCAA.
2008 record: 6-3.
Top returners: Sheldon Boone (5-8, 175, Sr.,
RB-LB); Parker Ash (6-1, 224, Sr., OT-DT); Nick
Klenda (6-3, 245, Sr., TE-DE); Drew Maddox (5-
8, 154, Sr., SB-FS); Eric Vogel (6-1, 178, Sr., WR-
DE); Tylor Neil (6-0, 176, Sr., OG-LB).
Others to watch: Brian Fruechting (6-0, 212,
Jr., OG); Sam Ehrlich (5-11, 212, Sr., C); Doug
Schroeder (6-3, 277, Sr., DT); Randy Carlson (5-
10, 155, Sr., CB); Mitch Cady (5-10, 145, Sr., CB);
Connor Thierolf (6-3, 204, Jr., LB).
Outlook: The Warriors have a golden opportunity
to improve on last year’s 6-3 record with
17 starters returning, including three players
who were All-MCAA selections – Boone, Klenda
and Ash. The strength of this team will be an
experienced offensive line, which returns. The
only question mark on defense is at the linebacker
positions.
MEDICINE LODGE INDIANS
Coach:Peter Jelovic (1st year).
League:Central Plains.
2008 record:6-3.
Top returners: Not available.
Outlook: Not available.
NESS CITY-DIGHTON
Coach: Faron Kraft (2nd year, 1-8).
League: Central Prairie.
2008 record:1-8.
Top returners: Joe Flax (6-1, 170, Sr., QB-
DB); Guy Fullmer (5-10, 160, So. (HB-DB); Zac
Birney (5-7, 140, Sr., WR-DB); Matt Jones (6-1,
250, Sr., OT-DL); Evan Lane (6-0, 190, Jr., DE);
Clayton Johnson (5-8, 220, Sr., OG-DL); Tyrel
Hoffman (5-8, 165, Sr., FB-LB); C.J, Schaffer (5-
7, 165, Jr., LB).
Outlook: Look for the win total to get a boost
as Ness City-Dighton returns 15 starters. Flax
threw for nearly 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns
last year. Birney had 40 tackles, three interceptions
and two blocked kicks, while Jones blocked
three kicks and had 60 tackles.
RUSSELL BRONCOS
Coach:David King (4th year, 11-17).
League: NCAA.
2008 record: 4-5.
Top returners: Dalton Ginther (5-9, 165, Sr.,
RB-LB); Tyson Schmidtberger (5-7, 145, Sr., RB-
DB); Nick Turner (6-1, 240, Sr., OL-DL); Brady
Ruggels (6-0, 170, Jr., TE-DE); Danny Oste (5-7,
150, Jr., QB-DB); Harlan Kuntzsch (6-0, 215, Jr.,
OL-DL); Ryan Zachman (5-8, 165, Jr., RB-LB).
Outlook: The Broncos entered district play
with a 4-2 record, but lost all three district games
last year. They return 11 starters from the 4-5
team. The Broncos will be anchored up front by
240-pound senior Nick Turner.
REMINGTON BRONCOS
Coach: Chris Lawler (6th year, 32-17).
League:Heart of America.
2008 record:3-6.
Top returners: Jake Green (6-3, 160, Jr., WR-
DB); Cisco Soto (5-10, 230, Jr., OL-DL); Casey
Schunn (6-2, 195, Sr., OL-DL); Adrian Nethercot
(6-2, 170, Sr., WR-DB); Matt Jacobs (5-9, 150, Jr.,
WR-DB); Alex Freking (5-9, 155, Jr., OL-LB);
Jerry Bennett (5-9, 135, Sr., RB-LB); Brandon
Streif (5-10, 195, Sr., RB-LB).
Outlook: The Broncos were a very young and
inexperienced team a year ago and it showed
with the 3-6 record. RHS still have plenty of
young players in the program, but return 10
starters. The Broncos want to improve their
running game, but will still threw it a lot with
sophomore quarterback Caleb Cherryholmes
and 1,000-yard receiver Jake Green,
SCOTT CITY BEAVERS
Coach: Glenn O’Neil (3rd year, 17-7).
League: Mid-State A.A.
2008 record: 10-2.
Top returners: Dillon Stucky (5-9, 175, Sr.,
QB-CB); Alex Swan (6-1, 175, Sr., RB-CB);
Morgan Numrich (5-10, 160, Sr., OG-LB); Jorden
Funk (6-4, 215, Sr., TE-DE); Juan Gardea (6-0,
255, Sr., DT); Dillon Stucky (5-9, 175, Sr., CB);
Calvin Erven (6-0, 220, Sr., LB)..
Others to watch: Austin Davis (6-4, 210, Sr.,
OT); Marshall Anliker (5-10, 160, Sr., DT);
Jordan Habiger (5-10, 195, Sr., DT-K); Dakota
Hayes (6-0, 160, Sr., SS);
Outlook: The first win of the season will be
the 500th in school history. Expect many more
for the Beavers, who return 15 starters, including
nine on defense, from a 10-2 team that just
missed reaching the semifinals of the 3A state
playoffs. Stucky was an all-league quarterback
last year after throwing for 1,202 yards and 10
touchdowns. Funk was all-league on both sides
of the ball and the Beavers have four others
returning who made all-league as well. Erven
had 96 tackles last year, including 10 for losses.
SEDGWICK CARDINALS
Coach: Jeff Werner (4th year, 15-13).
League:Heart of America.
2008 record:5-4.
Top returners: Chase Cargile (5-10, 200, Sr.,
FB-LB); Wade Hansen (5-9, 185, Sr., RB-LB);
Nathan Thompson (6-2, 235, Sr., OG-DE); Gage
Chandler (6-1, 240, Sr., OG-DL); Tanner
Mosiman (5-10, 195, Sr., C-LB); Jake Sperry (6-0,
225, Sr., OT-DE); Ian Mattson (5-11, 170, Sr., P-
LB).
Outlook: The Cardinals expect to fly high
once again with 12 starters returning from a
five-win team. The returnees include Hansen,
who rushed for 1,115 yards and 15 touchdowns
last year and the school’s all-time leading tackler
in Cargile, a linebacker. The offensive line
returns three starters as well.
SOUTHWESTERN HEIGHTS
MUSTANGS
Coach:Ken Schoenrock (6th year, 17-29)
League:Hi-Plains.
2008 record:4-5.
Top returners: Jacob Flores (Sr., TE-DE);
Cory Ryan (Sr., OL-DE); Oscar Sigala (Sr., RB-
DB); Daniel Gutierrez (Sr., WR-DB); Tyrel
Justice (Sr., FB-LB); Colby Lee (Sr., OL-NG);
James Abla (Jr., OL-DT); Wade Winfrey (Sr.,
WR).
Others to watch: Cesar Hernandez (Sr., WR-
DB); Wes Winfrey (Sr., QB-LB); Taylor Collins
(Jr., WR-LB); Edgar Martinez (Jr., RB-DB);
Ruben Chavez (So., RB-LB); Monte Winkler
(Sr., OL-LB); Mitch O’Toole (Sr., OL-DL).
Outlook This could be a special year for the
Mustangs, who have 13 seniors on their roster
and return 17 starters. Heights is deep at the
skill positions, which has boosted expectations
even higher this season..
TMP-MARIAN MONARCHS
Coach: Gene Flax (14th year).
League: Mid-State A.A.
2008 record: 3-6.
Top returners: Preston Werth (OL-LB);
Andrew Allen (RB-DE); Jesse Barnes (OL-DL);
Jake VonLintel (WR-DB); Andrew Heimann
(QB-DB).
Outlook: After going 3-6 a season ago, depth
will be an issue once again for a youthful
Monarch squad. The Monarchs had 35 players
last season, but that number dwindled when
practice began three weeks ago. Senior lineman
Preston Werth is a two-time all-MSAA selection
and returns on both sides of the ball. Andrew
Heimann looks to take the snaps this year and
run Gene Flax’s toss and trap attack. This will
be the Monarchs’ final season as a member of
the MSAA, which will disband.
TRINITY CATHOLIC CELTICS
Coach:Sean Racette (2nd year, 8-3).
League:Heart of America.
2008 record:8-3.
Top returners:Tanner Engwieler (5-11, 175,
Sr., RB-DB); Anthony Mendoza (6-1, 245, Sr.,
OL-LB); Brennan Oberle (5-11, 205, Sr., DL);
Chase Jones (6-6, 245, Sr., OL); Chase Clark
(6-1, 200, Sr., RB-LB); Michael Mesh, 6-1, 175,
Jr., WR-DB); Derek Racette (6-0, 175, Jr., QB-
DB).
Others to watch:Will Bothwell (5-10, 165, Jr.,
WR); Brandon Koenigsman (6-0, 180, Jr., RB-
LB); Tyler Dyer (6-0, 185, Jr., FB-LB); Peter
Calvillo (6-0, 240, Jr., OL); Efrain Gutierrez (6-0,
265, Jr., OL); Joseph Schrock (6-3, 200, So., DL);
Alec Mailloux (6-0, 180, So., RB-LB); Austin
Flynn (6-2, 205, Jr., OL-DL).
Outlook: This could be a big year for the
Celtics with numerous starters returning from a
team that reached the second of the state playoffs
last year, but the team must rebuild the
offensive and defensive lines. Engwieler rushed
for 1,074 yards last year and had 745 receiving
yards. Junior quarterback Derek Racette passed
for 1,625 yards and 16 touchdowns.
WICHITA COLLEGIATE
SPARTANS
Coach: Bill Messamore (5th year, 31-10).
League: MCAA.
2008 record: 9-1.
Top returners: Tyler Coughenour (6-1, 200, Sr.,
RB-LB-K); Tre Bailey (6-6, 200, Sr., WR-DE);
Bryce Cornejo (6-3, 160, Sr., WR-DB); Blake
Jablonski (6-2, 185, Sr., QB-LB); Brett LeMaster (6-
3, 200, Sr., WR-DB).
Others to watch: Brandon Searle (6-0, 175, Sr.,
WR); Jace Schultz (6-2, 200, Sr., OL-DL); Raymond
Taylor (5-11, 165, Jr., RB-LB); Myles Copeland (6-
0, 200, So., OL-LB); Trace Clark (6-2, 190, So., OL-
DE); Ryan McCoy (6-0, 190, Sr., OL-DL).
Outlook: The Spartans will be strong again in
this, their final season in the MCAA. They return
18 starters from a 9-1 team whose only loss was
to eventual state champion Conway Springs.
Coughenour has been offered by the Air Force.
Mike Gehrer, the school’s athletic director and
former head coach, is back on the sidelines as an
assistant coach.
WICHITA INDEPENDENT
PANTHERS
Coach: Kyle Wallis (1st year).
League: Central Plains.
2008 record: 2-7.
Top returners: Zach Neville (6-2, 185, Sr., QB-
FS); Jacob Villapando (5-10, 185, Sr., OL-DL);
Bryce Lob (5-10, 190, Sr., OL-LB); Chase
Lewonski (6-0, 175, Sr., WR-FS); Logan Carter
(5-9, 160, Sr., RB-LB); Cory Palmer (5-8, 150, Sr.,
WR-DB).
Outlook: The Panthers have their third head
coach in as many seasons.
BY VANCE JANAK
The Hutchinson News
vjanak@hutchnews.com
Central Christian coach Jay Walter
has dealt with a lack of numbers before.
Walter and the Cougars have quite a
challenge this season.
After fielding squads of 18 and 14 players
the last two seasons, Central Christian
enters Friday game at
South Central with
just 12 on its roster.
So, what does Walter
think of having
12 players?
“It’s more than what
I expected,” Walter
WALTER
said. “During the summer
months, I did some counting of possible
numbers of players and I was
thinking we were only going to have 10.
So, 12 is obviously better. But we’ve got a
big eighth grade class this year. If we can
hold onto the program, we’ll be OK.”
With the lack of players, Walter said
the Cougars’ expectations are simple. Facing
a schedule that includes three playoff
teams and coming off a 1-8 season, Walter
said his team will focus more on the little
things rather than the overall record.
“The expectations, the win-loss,
doesn’t matter because we’re just
looking to get better every practice
and every game,” Walter said. “That’s
going to show our success because it
isn’t going to show with our win-loss,
our yards per game or our points for
or points against.”
Walter said the Cougars have four
players returning that have experience
and they are the ones he’s looking
for to be team leaders.
With the limited number of players,
Walter has had to continue to be creative,
making sure the Cougars’ practices
are beneficial. Until then, the hope
is for a large freshman class next fall.
“I’d like to get all 12 (eighth graders)
out, but, even if we get six to eight
guys, it would be great,” Walter said.
“We don’t have junior high football so
their freshman year is going to be the
first of full contact football. They’re a
very athletic group of boys.”